Changing The Future

Part 4

Disclaimer: Takes place about two weeks after the events of the previous part.

Summary: In an attempt to begin restoring a sense of normalcy to her life, Shado chooses to return to medical school.

"Hey! What're you up too?" Wondered Oliver curiously as he came into the dining room where he'd been told Shado was thanks to Thea.

Thankfully, Oliver had only suffered a mild concussion after stopping Sara from trying to find a way to free Anthony Ivo two weeks ago. Granted, Laurel hadn't been too pleased with him for practically ruining her car but it was a small price to pay where Sara was concerned in his view. And seeing just how serious the situation was, Quentin had no choice but to place his little girl into a Psych Ward until her head got put back on straight. Oliver had even felt some guilt about that since if he hadn't of invited her on the 'Gambit', she wouldn't be in that particular mess. Coming up behind his girl, Oliver leaned down and hugged Shado, who closed her eyes and sighed in pleasure at the feel of him against her with his arms around her. But the moment wasn't to last as she opened her eyes and answered her boyfriend. "These are forms that I must fill out now that I've chosen to return to medical school so that I might finish my studies."

Oliver was surprised by that. "Oh wow. What, what brought this on?"

"A need for a sense of normalcy to be restored to my life, Baobei." She admitted quietly to him.

Wondering how he might take that as well. "Does… Does this mean you're returning to China?"

The worry in his voice was easy to hear for her and she quickly made sure to reassure him as she kissed his arm. "No, I am staying here in Starling as your mother has informed me of there being a wonderful medical school here in Starling I can attend." Shado told him and he practically vibrated with relief after that.

Pulling away from him, she turned her head slightly to Oliver with a mischevious grin on her lips. "Besides, I can't leave you on your own as there's no telling what trouble you'll get yourself into without me to have your back."

Oliver rolled his eyes even as he chuckled some. "I suppose you have a point there." He mock grumbled much to her amusement.

He then kissed her on the cheek. "I'm happy for you, Shado. I really am. And I don't know if my opinion counts for much, but I think you'll make a Hell of a Doctor. A Therapist even given how you helped keep me from losing myself after I killed that Pirate."

Shado smiled softly at him and placed a hand on his cheek, allowing him to kiss the skin near her hand much to the liking of the Butterflies in her stomach. "Your support means the world to me, Oliver. And of course it counts, it counts for more then you think, Baobei." She told him softly and sincerely.

Something he appreciated more then he could put into words. The two shared a sweet and gentle kiss for a moment before Oliver pulled back. "Alright, I'll let you get back to what you're doing."

Even if he was somewhat reluctant to part from her and she felt the same. Smiling at him with another kiss, Shado had an idea occur to her. "As I am returning to school, perhaps I would not be the only one?" She began in a gentle and thoughtful manner.

Causing him to look at her. "Slade mentioned once that you have a talent for repairing things and I thought that perhaps you could further it by applying to a school that would allow you to do so." Shado said to him.

Her words had him begin to become thoughtful and Shado ended up thinking the wrong thing. "I am sorry if I have upset you, Oliver, as it wasn't my intent to do so when I brought that up. I apologize."

"What? No! You haven't, you haven't done anything wrong at all. I promise." He quickly assured her in surprise.

As it had surprised him she would think that. Shado looked unconvinced however and he hugged her to show it was okay. "I'm serious, you actually had me thinking seriously about that." Declared the former playboy as he stared into her eyes.

Shado, seeing that he was being truthful about the manner, smiled happily at him and even kissed him. "I am happy to hear it, Baobei. And if you wish, when I am done applying for medical school, I will help you with your own quest."

"I'd happily welcome your help anytime, anywhere, Shado." Was his sincere response that made her smile widely at him in happiness and even love.

The two stared at one another for a long moment until he chose to go and find a laptop so that he could look through any available options while Shado did her paperwork at the table. Unnoticed by the two however the entire time, was Moira from a hiding spot outside of the dining room. And she was smiling in happiness over her beautiful boy's decision that was helped by Shado. She wouldn't go against it and would do her best to support him. But Moira knew that she needed to tell her son of the future knowledge she had. And it had to be soon, though perhaps she would wait until that Wilson man was able to join them again.

A Few Days Later

"Hello there, my name is Alex Danvers-Sawyer and I will be your teacher for this year. You can refer to me however you wish, so long as its respectful that is." Began the short haired Brunette woman once she came into the classroom Shado was now in after successfully applying for the medical school Moira had told her of.

Shado and the others greeted their teacher in a kind and respectful manner and it was enough to make the woman nod in appreciation. "Lets do a roll call and then we'll get down to business after that." Decided Alex and Shado was damned eager to get going!

Something her teacher was easily able to take notice of and grinned at. I think that girl has promise if she's that eager to get going. And my how right she would be!

Author's Notes: Hope folks enjoyed! I imagine that little chat Moira wants to have will more then likely happen in a 5th part when I get around to it. Although, I do suppose I could take this and the other three parts and make it into its own fic.